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Sea Turtle & Marine Conservation Abroad

by: Volunteering Journeys

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Sea turtle and marine conservation volunteer abroad projects are fun and combine your beach vacations with meaningful work which goes a long way in the concentrated efforts globally to prevent these enchanting marine creatures from going extinct. All seven sea turtle species are endangered today and without conservation turtles may soon be pushed to the brink of extinction. Our Sea Turtle and Marine Conservation volunteer abroad programs will bring you to exotic locations that are nesting sites for turtles. By joining hands with trained biologists and local conservation groups you can help to secure the future of these creatures and also help raise awareness in the local community you will be living in. Volunteers work alongside trained biologists and go on beach patrols, witness nesting turtles, and hatching babies, assist with care of disabled turtles, feeding turtles and cleaning turtle hatcheries. Saving turtles and releasing older babies back into the ocean is a truly scintillating experience! From saving sea turtles in Costa Rica to working with turtles in the Maldives, there are plenty of sea turtle conservation projects waiting for you!

Program Highlights

Experience giving back to the environment and contribute to conservation efforts.

Learn about sea turtles and marine ecosystems

Make friends with other volunteers who are on this program

Explore exotic locations like Sri Lanka, Maldives and Costa Rica where these programs are

Live abroad and make a difference to marine life

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Costa Rica
  • Maldives
Starts At: $300-600
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
Age Requirement: All Ages
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
  • Water Projects
  • Wildlife
Types:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Experiential Learning
  • Volunteering
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • Asian
  • British
  • Irish
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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026

Awards

Duke of EdinburghGap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

5

Total Reviews

1

I had a great experience in Turtle conservation Program

June 09, 2017by: Eason Ye
5

Though we didn’t spend much time together but I thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Arranging taxi to Yala, taking me back from the airport. I had everything here. I had a great experience in Turtle conservation Program. Also I saw bad scamming of Sri Lankans and good side of them through this trip. I’ve grown a lot wishing to have another chance to be in Sri Lanka doing such meaningful things.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Costa Rica
  • Maldives

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
  • Water Projects
  • Wildlife
  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Experiential Learning
  • Volunteering

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School
  • During College
  • During High School
  • Career Break / Mid-Career

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Training
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Internship Placement
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Required Equipment
  • Some Equipment
  • Group Meals

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
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    Sea turtle and marine conservation volunteer abroad projects are fun and combine your beach vacations with meaningful work which goes a long way in the concentrated efforts globally to prevent these enchanting marine creatures from going extinct. All seven sea turtle species are endangered today and without conservation turtles may soon be pushed to the brink of extinction. Our Sea Turtle and Marine Conservation volunteer abroad programs will bring you to exotic locations that are nesting sites for turtles. By joining hands with trained biologists and local conservation groups you can help to secure the future of these creatures and also help raise awareness in the local community you will be living in. Volunteers work alongside trained biologists and go on beach patrols, witness nesting t...

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